Australia

Australia to establish new palliative care unit in Central Coast

The new facility will feature 12 palliative care bedrooms with ensuites.

Australia to establish new palliative care unit in Central Coast

The new facility will feature 12 palliative care bedrooms with ensuites.

Australia to allocate $149.7m for urgent care clinics

The budget will fund 29 additional Medicare UCCs. 

Australia’s Eastern Health unveils First Nations clinic for cancer

The Nangnak Warr Bagora Clinic will provide medical oncology services to Aboriginal Victorians.

Australia to expand Medicare coverage on gynaecologist consultations

An investment of $32.4m (A$49.1m) will allow longer consultations for patients with complex gynaecological conditions.

Australia to invest $8.5b for enhanced public health system in Victoria

The investment is part of the Victorian Budget 2024/25.

Dhelkaya Health and Bendigo TAFE partner to launch learning hub for health

On-site training is expected to begin in mid to late 2025.

Australia begins construction of $861m Toowoomba Hospital in Queensland

The project is part of the Miles Labor Government’s $9b (AU$14b) “Health Big Build” initiative.

Australia’s Campbelltown Hospital completes $413.5m redevelopment

The redevelopment features a new northern entrance connected to the main hospital concourse.

Australia invests $1.3b in transforming health and medical research

The investment includes $927.6m (AU$1.4b) under the MRFF.

Australia invests $3.3m on research for enhanced telehealth experience

Six research projects will each receive nearly $657,000 (U$1m) to identify how the service can be used effectively.

Australia allocates $21m for health facilities in the Northern Territory

The investment is part of the 2024 Health Budget worth $1.4b ($AU2.2b).

The Alfred begins eye-tracking trial for improved neurological care

The hospital will utilise BrainEye’s 60-second eye movement test in screening neurological abnormalities.

ACON to launch Kaleido Health centre for LGBTQ+ in Australia

The centre located in New South Wales is scheduled to launch in spring.